For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,689 students in 29906, SC.
The top-ranked public high schools in 29906, SC are Bridges Preparatory School, Battery Creek High School and Lowcountry Montessori School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 29906 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in 29906, SC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 29906 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bridges Preparatory School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29906, SC Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bridges Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
555 Robert Smalls Parkway
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 982-7737
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 982-7737
Gr: K-12 | 1,472 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Battery Creek High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Blue Dolphin Drive
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-5500
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Lowcountry Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
749 Broad River Drive
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-0577
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-0577
Gr: PK-12 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
29906, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2 Albacore St.
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 846-9283
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 846-9283
Gr: 3-8
345 Elliott Dr
Beaufort, SC 29906
(912) 408-3380
Beaufort, SC 29906
(912) 408-3380
Gr: PK-2
221 E. Cardinal Lane
Beaufort, SC 29906
(912) 369-6691
Beaufort, SC 29906
(912) 369-6691
Gr: PK-2
81 Savannah Hwy
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-2825
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-2825
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 29906, SC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 29906, SC include Bridges Preparatory School, Battery Creek High School and Lowcountry Montessori School.
How many public high schools are located in 29906?
3 public high schools are located in 29906.
What is the racial composition of students in 29906?
29906 public high schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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